Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Lab-BUMCT

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Supply Chain

POSITION SUMMARY

This position conducts and coordinates purchasing, ordering, inventory and other supply activities to provide for the timely acquisition of all materials and/or equipment and/or services for the medical center (or assigned departments) in accordance with purchasing policies, procedures, and contracts.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts and coordinates the activities and processes of ordering, shipping, receiving and restocking functions for proper supply chain maintenance of assigned areas. Coordinates necessary product returns to corporate warehouse, vendor or other locations within the system.

2. Regularly takes and accounts for inventory of all goods in assigned areas. Monitors usage, shelf life and stock rotation for supply chain items. Conducts needs analysis and determines optimal inventory levels of each item. Works with laboratory management to determine and maintain appropriate stock levels for all goods according to standard processes. Tracks and maintains assigned equipment.

3. Maintains, updates, researches, and tracks shipping/receiving records as required/requested by laboratory management, Logistics, vendor partners, Purchasing, corporate warehouse and Accounts Payable. Identifies and informs laboratory management, Purchasing and corporate warehouse of significant changes in supply change trends for assigned areas. Makes necessary recommendations to laboratory management for changes to inventory in collaboration with corporate warehouse and Purchasing.

4. Uses material management information system (MMIS) for ordering, tracking, charging, and usage reporting. Updates MMIS system files and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

5. Follows policies and procedures ensuring necessary controls are observed and adhered to and scheduled inventories are conducted in a timely and accurate manner. Assists in the training of colleagues assigned to other areas within the system.

6. Updates work processes toward continuous improvement for changing and growing facility needs for supply chain services. Represents Materials Management in a professional and courteous manner by providing excellent customer service skills. Acts as a supply chain professional resource to laboratory personnel and management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires business, math and communications skills, knowledge and abilities as normally evidenced by an Associate's Degree in Business, Purchasing or Procurement, or equivalent experience and training.

• Requires the knowledge normally acquired over two or more years' experience in supply chain management and/or the medical field, with a broad understanding of medical supplies, medical supply handling, and inventory management.

• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills, leadership and human relations skills, and excellent customer service skills.

• Requires keyboarding skills and the ability to use and maintain information, charges and reports in a materials management information system.

• Requires extensive use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook and Excel.

• Requires capability of working with attention to detail and required time management skills.

• Must have a valid State Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Lawson Materials Management Information System (MMIS) is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Additional related clinical or procurement knowledge and experience is a plus.

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred

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Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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